Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Proposing to the Witch Frost Wolf Ridge. David quietly returned to the castle in his territory with the Ice Witch. "Young Master David." Seeing David return intact, the Gray Wolf Knight breathed a sigh of relief. David nodded slightly and told him the news of killing Baron Lynx. "Is he dead? He really got off easy!" The Gray Wolf Knight snorted coldly; Baron Lynx was once a friend. But after the Mountain Cat Clan’s betrayal, they became enemies, and now hearing that Young Master David had killed him, a sense of satisfaction appeared on his face. This is the outcome of betraying the Frost Wolf Clan! Other betraying families will certainly pay the price! The Gray Wolf Knight did not hide his excitement, but regretted that this time David went to Mountain Cat Town to rescue the witch, otherwise he would have wanted to celebrate extravagantly! "These are the goods I found from Baron Lynx’s castle." "You can handle them; it should alleviate some of the territory’s financial difficulties." Hearing this, the Gray Wolf Knight was delighted and happily agreed. After handing over the upcoming matters to the Gray Wolf Knight, David returned to the castle, planning to meet the Ice Witch he had managed to rescue. ... On the third floor of the castle’s attic. David pushed open the door and saw the witch standing dazedly outside the window. The witch had already washed and changed into a snow-white long dress belonging to Liya, with a snowflake-shaped hairpin in her silver hair. Upon hearing the door open, the witch’s figure suddenly trembled and instinctively hid behind the curtain. This was a reflex for self-protection, as a witch was constantly threatened by the Church. Seeing this, David’s face showed a peculiar expression. According to the information he had, this Ice Witch named Amy was exposed because she fought against the wolf pack entering the village. It’s hard to imagine. Such a timid-looking girl would dare to stand up and face danger. It shows how absurd the Church’s claim that witches are devil’s minions is. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚 But what’s even more ridiculous is that the commoners saved by the witch felt no gratitude and instead reported the witch’s presence immediately after being rescued. Amy realized the visitor was the knight who saved her and quietly emerged from behind the curtain. "How did you rest yesterday?" David asked. "I rested well, thank you... Lord." Amy bowed politely, showing gratitude on her face. When she was imprisoned in the dungeon, she thought her cursed life was nearing its end. But she never expected a knight to risk being hunted by the Church to save her and bring her back to the castle. Although unaware of the knight’s intentions, she was already grateful, and thinking of this, she asked softly, "Lord, why did you save me?" "Why save you?" "Then why did you save those commoners?" David smiled as he countered. The witch lowered her head, her expression complex, "They... are actually good people." Before knowing she was a witch, these villagers treated her very well, but she never expected that they would be so fearful once they knew she was a witch. She hadn’t done anything bad, merely accidentally possessing the Power of Ice and Snow. Are the descendants of wizards born evil? "Now it’s my turn to answer your question." "I saved you because I want your help." David said candidly, "Frost Wolf Ridge is under threat from the Northern Nobles, and I need a wizard’s help." Hearing this, Amy looked up in surprise, "Aren’t you afraid of wizards?" "Afraid? You mean the devil’s minions the Church talks about?" David shook his head with amusement, "These are just lies from the Church; whether wizard or divine spirit, they’re just people with powerful strength." An unusual glimmer of light instantly bloomed in Amy’s eyes. It was the first time she’d heard such words from someone else. Yes, she was, in fact, an ordinary person who hadn’t done anything wrong. But thinking of the Wizard Organization, she apologetically shook her head, "I’ve also been searching for the wizard’s traces." "Sorry, Lord, I’m afraid I can’t help you." Hearing this, David slightly frowned, disappointed at not obtaining definite news of the Wizard Organization. However, his purpose in rescuing the Ice Witch was not just to contact the Wizard Organization. After taking a deep breath, he looked seriously at the beautiful witch before him and said, "Miss Amy, I have another favor to ask of you." "Please, Lord, as long as I can help, I’ll definitely help you." Upon hearing this, David’s heart stirred, and he promptly said, "I wish to ask Miss Amy to become my wife." Although Amy had prepared to accept any reasonable request from the Lord, hearing this one made her feel a loud ringing in her head, her face reddening to the point of dripping blood. "L-Lord." "Please don’t joke with me about this." The Little Witch stammered; although she was already twenty, she’d never thought about marriage. "Miss Amy, I am indeed not joking with you." "If I want to contact the Wizard Organization, I need an appropriate identity." "And being the husband of a witch would quickly earn the trust of the Wizard Organization." "Moreover... Miss Amy is indeed a beautiful witch, and I admit I’ve developed feelings for you." "If you agree to marry me, I swear by the name of the Frost Wolf Clan’s leader, I will bear the responsibilities of a husband, even if facing the Church, I’ll protect you with my life." The Little Witch was clearly facing such a situation for the first time, making her feel at a loss. But David’s words struck directly at her heart. For a witch constantly hunted by the Church, living in constant fear. There’s nothing more touching than a knight who just risked saving her and is willing to protect her even against the Church. Therefore. Even though they’d just met. Even though she knew nothing about this person. Even knowing the Lord’s purpose might be to contact the Wizard Organization. This pure witch still nodded with a red face, responding softly in an extremely earnest tone, "I... I do."